L2 Navigating Four Rivers of Tillamook Bay

Full Name: Denise Harrington
Activity Title: L2 Navigating Four Rivers of Tillamook Bay
Date of Activity: 3/24/2024
Narrative: We will launch in Hoquarton Slough, the main access point to the town of Tillamook before road access was available to the coast. The slough meanders to the bay, where four rivers, the Tillamook, Trask, Wilson, and Kilchis meet in the Southern Flow Corridor. Participants may use GPS, Nautical Charts, Google Maps, Avenza, and whatever other tools and skills they want to practice to explore the Southern Flow Corridor, an area recently restored and rich with wildlife. Those who do not wish to practice navigational skills can come along for the ride.
Meeting Time: 11:15:00 AM
Launch Time: 12:15:00 PM
Type of activity: Paddle Trip
Put in: Sue H. Elmore Park Tillamook Kayak Launch
Take out: Sue H. Elmore Park Tillamook Kayak Launch
Route Alternative for bad weather: N/A
Required equipment:
Minimum Immersion protection: Farmer John
Primary Organizer: Denise Harrington
Co-Organizer(s): Ken Sund
Has organizer paddled here before? Yes
Has organizer led an OOPS paddle here before? Yes
Organizer's first aid and CPR current? No
First Aid /CPR Person: Ken Sund
Maximum number of paddlers: 10
I certify that I understand and will conduct this activity in accordance with the OOPS Activity Policy: Yes
Estimated Air Temperature: 60 F
Estimated Water Temperature: 54 F
Estimated Water Time (including breaks/lunch): 4 hours
Tide times & heights: 9:23 am .81' L, 1:58 PM 5.76' H, 9:33 PM, .4' L
Current information: High slack will be during paddle so there will not be a significant ebb.
Hazards:
Wind strength: Level 2: 7-12 knots (14 mph) – wind noticeably effects movement of paddle
Swell/Surf size: Level 1: Under 1' waves, no breaking waves
Sea state: Level 1: Waves up to the deck seam; water glassy to rippled, no whitecaps
Landing types: Level 1: Frequent easy landing opportunities including gently sloping, sand, gravel or grass
Currents: Level 2: Mild currents (up to 2 knots): current increases / decreases group speed by half
Total distance: Level 2: 6 to 11 miles
Open crossing: Level 1: Less than 0.5 miles
Paddling Environment:
Overall rating: Level 2
Rating Comments:
Location: Hoquarten Slough
Photos (Optional):
COVID-19 Status of Trip: Participants of this trip may, or may not, be vaccinated for Covid-19
Tide Station: NOAA Hoquarten Slough https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/noaatidepredictions.html?id=9437331&legacy=1